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I'm just starting out on FF7 (gee, I'm slow, huh?) and I've got a few questions . . .

1. When you equip Materia, they have certain effects. (You know, like decrease STR, increase MAG, etc...) Say I equip the Restore materia on a character. The effects of that materia (-1 str, +1 mag, etc) will be applied to the character. So my question is, when I remove that materia, will the stats revert back or will they still stay like they are? Say I equip it on Cloud, and his strength before equip is 26. Then I equip it, his strength will be 25 (and the other stats will be affected, too.). So if I remove the materia, will his strength still be 25 or will it revert back to 26? It's been bothering me...
2. What effect does dexterity have in the game? I'm a real no-brainer in this game... Final Fantasy 6 was heaps easier.
3. Is it better for Cloud to have lots of magic? I don't think so, but, y'know...Or is it better to have someone else with lots of magic? Or should it be spread between the characters?

Thanks if anyone can help. I'll really appreciate it.

~Tina

1. Materia effects like that are only temporary. Using that example you mentioned, Cloud's strength would revert back to 26.

2. Dexterity affects how long it takes for your character to get a turn, just like pretty much every FF game that uses the ATB meter.

3. This is your call. Put materia wherever you want. Cloud is a pretty solid magic user, but Aeris and Cait Sith have higher natural magic power. I suppose I'd recommend spreading it around, just so you don't overload Cloud with magic and dumb down his physical power.

There, I hope that helped a little. Welcome to CoN!

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Thanks. ^^ Gah, why don't they just call it agility? xD

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3. Is it better for Cloud to have lots of magic? I don't think so, but, y'know...Or is it better to have someone else with lots of magic? Or should it be spread between the characters?

Well like Lazlow said tis your choice. Cloud is pretty beasty with physical damage so you dont need as much magic because his physical attacks are so strong. i personally put everything into cloud all the sources. and he has pretty much all the stongest materia. screw everyone else lol

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